Proverbs 14:3
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Footnotes
- 14.3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 Some emend to In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back
Proverbs 14:7-9
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7 Leave the presence of a fool,
for there you do not find words of knowledge.
8 It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,
but the folly of fools misleads.(A)
9 Fools mock at the guilt offering,[a]
but the upright enjoy God’s favor.
Footnotes
- 14.9 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 14:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 Stay away from a foolish man;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.(A)
8 The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
9 Fools mock at making restitution,[a]
but there is goodwill among the upright.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:9 Or at guilt offerings
Proverbs 14:15-17
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15 The simple believe everything,
but the clever consider their steps.
16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.(A)
17 One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly,
and the schemer is hated.(B)
Proverbs 14:15-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.(C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:15 Lit the prudent understand
- Proverbs 14:16 Or and falls
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